US EditionEU announces $567M package for 2025-2027 to attract researchers
- The EU's executive leader unveiled a $566 million initiative for 2025-2027 aimed at attracting top researchers to Europe.
- The funding aims to create a super grant program within the European Research Council after U.S. cuts to diversity-focused research funding.
- The European Research Council's budget exceeds 16 billion euros for 2021-2027, and the EU plans to enshrine scientific freedom into law.
- Von der Leyen emphasized that scientific work transcends nationality, gender, ethnicity, and political affiliations, while Macron encouraged researchers facing threats elsewhere to seek safety and continue their work in Europe.
- The EU aims to become a magnet for researchers by reducing red tape and leveraging U.S. policy shifts, while critics warn divided policies may weaken competitiveness.
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Europe Launches $565 Million Campaign to Attract U.S. Scientists
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Europe steps up funding to attract U.S. scientists facing cuts under Trump
As the Trump administration reduces research funding and tightens restrictions on universities, European leaders are offering financial incentives to lure American scientists.Catherine Porter and Roger Cohen report for The New York Times.In short:French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced major investments to attract U.S.-based researchers, including a €500 million EU initiative a $113 milli…
EU rolls out welcome mat for scientists, researchers
PARIS — The European Union has launched a drive to attract scientists and researchers to Europe with off ers of grants and new policy plans, after the Trump administration froze U.S. government funding linked to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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